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- Page 1 KVM Extender C5 Pro User Manual English LINDY Art No. 39393 © LINDY ELECTRONICS LIMITED & LINDY-ELEKTRONIK GMBH - FIRST EDITION (August 2003)
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Page 2: About This Manual
If the product should fail to operate correctly in normal use during the warranty period, LINDY will replace or repair it free of charge. Any faulty items are to be returned to LINDY at the owner’s expense. - Page 3 English Manual Radio Frequency A Category 5 (or better) twisted pair cable must be used to connect the LINDY Extender C5 units in order to maintain compliance with radio frequency energy emission regulations and ensure a suitably high level of immunity to electromagnetic disturbances.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
3.4 Keyboard, Video and Mouse connections..............15 3.5 Twisted pair, Power and Serial connections............... 15 3.6 Audio connections....................... 16 4. Operation......................18 4.1 Power and activity indicators..................18 4.2 Locking and unlocking the system................19 LINDY KVM Extender C5 Pro Installation and Use page 4... - Page 5 6.2 Creating a startup disk....................31 6.3 Reconfiguring the LOCAL connections............... 32 6.4 Reconfiguring the REMOTE connections..............33 6.5 Returning all connections to their usual states............33 7. Troubleshooting....................34 8. Extender C5 Accessories.................. 36 LINDY KVM Extender C5 Pro Installation and Use page 5...
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Page 6: Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the LINDY Extender C5 Pro set which allows you to place the controlling keyboard, video monitor, mouse, audio accessories (and also a serial device) up to 200 metres from a system. The LINDY Extender C5 Pro set consists of two modules: a local module that attaches to your computer system and a remote module to which the peripherals are connected. -
Page 7: Supplied Items
English Manual 1.1 Supplied items LINDY KVM Extender C5 Pro Installation and Use page 7... - Page 8 English Manual LINDY KVM Extender C5 Pro Installation and Use page 8...
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Page 9: Installation
– particularly useful when they have been lost or forgotten. (See section 5.5 Password override.) Note: When shipped, all switches are set in the OFF positions and this will produce normal operation with normal microphone input (at the REMOTE module.) LINDY KVM Extender C5 Pro Installation and Use page 9... - Page 10 Set transparent mode. Use this setting if the Extender C5 modules are to be used with KVM switches that are not manufactured by LINDY Electronics. Cascaded KVM switches often use special signals to set or identify conditions. In transparent mode, the Extender C5 modules will pass the signals without attempting to interpret them.
- Page 11 Manual video compensation mode. Use this mode to bypass the automatic compensation circuitry if manual adjustment is required to improve the video quality. Automatic video compensation disabled. (Please see section 5.7 ‘Video compensation.’) LINDY KVM Extender C5 Pro Installation and Use page 11...
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Page 12: Mounting The Extender C5 Module
The rack securing plate on the module should now be flush with the front of the rack mount chassis. Use the third (pan-head) screw, in the top hole of the rack securing plate to fasten the module to the rack. LINDY KVM Extender C5 Pro Installation and Use page 12... -
Page 13: Connections
Monitor Blue Keyboard Purple Mouse Mid green Speaker Light green Microphone Pink (or maroon) LINDY KVM Extender C5 Pro Installation and Use page 13... -
Page 14: Serial Cable Connection
The link between the LOCAL and REMOTE modules is made via twisted pair cable, specified to Category 5 or higher. Ensure that the total twisted pair cable length (including patch boxes) does not exceed 200 metres. Insert the connector from the twisted pair cable link into the socket. LINDY KVM Extender C5 Pro Installation and Use page 14... -
Page 15: Connections At The Remote Module
Connect the other end of the power lead into a nearby mains socket. If the serial connection to be used, attach the lead from your serial device to the 9 way male connector on the REMOTE module. LINDY KVM Extender C5 Pro Installation and Use page 15... -
Page 16: Audio Connections
(Note: Ensure that the setting of switch 3 on the LOCAL module matches the input to this socket: OFF - microphone; ON – stereo line input) Connect the speaker plug to the REMOTE module speaker socket. LINDY KVM Extender C5 Pro Installation and Use page 16... - Page 17 Note: When the REMOTE module is rack mounted, the audio connections must be made after the module has been fixed in place. Access is required to the rear and above the rack. Remember to remove the audio connections before attempting to slide out the REMOTE module. LINDY KVM Extender C5 Pro Installation and Use page 17...
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Page 18: Operation
However, it may be necessary to manually adjust the video compensation settings or in extreme cases to install an optional correction module. (See section 5.7 ‘Video compensation.’ ) LINDY KVM Extender C5 Pro Installation and Use page 18... -
Page 19: Locking And Unlocking The System
To disable the video Simultaneously, press the currently configured hotkeys (by default, ) along with LINDY KVM Extender C5 Pro Installation and Use page 19... -
Page 20: Special Configuration
2 and 3 on the REMOTE module: 2 OFF Hotkeys = (default setting) 3 OFF 2 OFF Hotkeys = 3 ON 2 ON Hotkeys = 3 OFF 2 ON Hotkeys disabled 3 ON LINDY KVM Extender C5 Pro Installation and Use page 20... -
Page 21: Configuration Mode
Within configuration mode, the three keyboard indicators should be flashing in sequence to show that the module is ready to receive a new command. Press The three indicators will return to their normal states. LINDY KVM Extender C5 Pro Installation and Use page 21... -
Page 22: Password Setting
Return LOCAL switch 1 to it’s OFF position. Note: If switch 1 remains ON, then the REMOTE module will enter configuration mode whenever it is repowered and will not operate normally. LINDY KVM Extender C5 Pro Installation and Use page 22... -
Page 23: Hot Plugging And Mouse Restoration
Windows Control Panel and select either the Mouse option (on Windows NT, 2000 and XP) or the System option (on Windows 95, 98, ME). Look for the name of the driver, which will usually include the words PS/2 or IntelliMouse. LINDY KVM Extender C5 Pro Installation and Use page 23... - Page 24 Enter the appropriate protocol code: M 3 f Microsoft compatible – press • M 4 f Logitech compatible – press • To exit configuration mode, press LINDY KVM Extender C5 Pro Installation and Use page 24...
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Page 25: Video Compensation
A BLACK shadow on the right of the character indicates UNDER compensation. • A WHITE shadow on the right of the character indicates OVER compensation. • LINDY KVM Extender C5 Pro Installation and Use page 25... - Page 26 The setting should not require further changes, unless the cabling arrangement is altered. Note: If REMOTE switch 4 is returned to it’s OFF position, the video compensation level will be recalculated and set at the next power on. LINDY KVM Extender C5 Pro Installation and Use page 26...
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Page 27: Skew Compensator
This effect is particularly apparent when using higher screen resolutions and some types of category 5e cables. In this situation, Lindy recommend the use of an optional module called the ‘Skew Compensator’ (Part No. 39389). This manually adjustable, passive device can apply fine timing changes to the video signals ensuring they arrive together thus removing the colour separation. -
Page 28: Producing A Skew Compensator Report
The screen will go blank for a few seconds whilst the measurements are made. When the picture is restored, a report, similar to that shown below will be generated. Press to exit configuration mode. Communicate the report findings to LINDY technical support for full advice on whether a Skew Compensator is required. LINDY KVM Extender C5 Pro... -
Page 29: Miscellaneous Settings
Reset all configuration options to default states – Returns all user configurable options to the settings that are installed at manufacture. The password will be cleared; however, the current video compensation setting will not be reset. LINDY KVM Extender C5 Pro Installation and Use page 29... -
Page 30: Flash Upgrade Procedure
English Manual 6. Flash upgrade procedure As part of the continual development and improvement process across the range of LINDY products, software upgrades are occasionally made available. The LOCAL and REMOTE modules both contain internal flash memory and LINDY’s unique keyboard-link upgrade technique allows you to utilise software upgrades in a straightforward manner. -
Page 31: Creating A Startup Disk
Copy the downloaded files to the disk Once the diskette has been formatted, using Windows Explorer or the My Computer option, copy the downloaded and decompressed files from your computer to the floppy diskette. LINDY KVM Extender C5 Pro Installation and Use page 31... -
Page 32: Reconfiguring The Local Connections
Switch off the computer and disconnect the KVM+A multi-cable. Leave the monitor connected and the upgrade disk in the floppy disk drive. LINDY KVM Extender C5 Pro Installation and Use page 32... -
Page 33: Reconfiguring The Remote Connections
Refer to section 3 ‘Connections’ for detailed instructions on correctly connecting the LOCAL and REMOTE modules to the computer, its peripherals, the REMOTE power supply and the twisted-pair cable. Remove the diskette from the system and reboot. The upgrade process is now complete. LINDY KVM Extender C5 Pro Installation and Use page 33... -
Page 34: Troubleshooting
The mouse connection may have been interrupted. Either, reboot the system and re-power the • REMOTE module power supply, or try using the mouse restoration command. Please refer to section 5.6 ‘Hot plugging and mouse restoration.’ LINDY KVM Extender C5 Pro Installation and Use page 34... - Page 35 Sound input from the stereo line input is distorted and only one channel is working Check the setting of LOCAL switch 3 – if a stereo line input is connected at the REMOTE module, the • switch should be set to ON. LINDY KVM Extender C5 Pro Installation and Use page 35...
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Page 36: Extender C5 Accessories
Removes colour split in video signals caused by certain Cat 5e and 6 cables. Required only in certain installations with long cable lengths and high video resolutions. LINDY C5 Series Rack mount chassis (Part No. 39388) This 19” chassis allows multiple C5 Series modules to be neatly arranged within a standard cabinet. Securing plates and screws are supplied separately.